Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Junior Project Manager, Design and Construction
Classification Title Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator
Department Design & Construction
Posting Number P260052
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61607
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary University Facilities
Design & Construction Department seeks a
Project Management professional to oversee an on-time, and within-budget delivery of multiple major construction projects simultaneously, while assuring the safe and unrestricted pursuit of the University's overall mission.
In this role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordination and communication regarding a variety of projects including in-house design/build renovation work, critical maintenance projects, and capital-funded design/bid/build work.
- Advanced interpersonal skills are necessary to advise clients, align expertise with needs, partner with outside agencies, contribute to design, and lead a dynamic project team.
- Write, maintain, collaborate, and share ongoing tracking of both project budgets and schedules using Maximo software; Identify issues and propose mitigating tactics to maintain project momentum.
- In this role, the Junior Project Manager will work closely with University Procurement to process bids, award contracts, estimate costs, order materials and services, administer submittals, manage payments, and process changes to the project as needed.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize project work and forecast appropriate levels for staffing needs and project funding.
- Actively contribute to the analysis of past practices for continuous improvement recommendations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to their University Facilities peers as well as the needs of the University community at large.
- Work with a wide variety of stakeholders including departmental leadership, world class researchers, dedicated faculty, high performing athletes, students from around the globe, the State University Construction Fund, SUNY leadership, and the local municipalities surrounding UB's three campuses.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's or advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2 years of experience in project management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Advanced oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5 years of experience in planning, design, and construction.
- Demonstration of ability to write and manage project schedules from inception to completion preferred.
- Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
- New York State registration in architecture or engineering ideal. Certification as PMP, NYCCEO, and/or LEED or equivalent considered.
Our University CommunityProdig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, or utilize other means to access particular areas of a project site during construction.
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $76,000 - $86,000
Additional Salary InformationJob Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationIs a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Ashley Goolsby
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Administrative Assistant, Design and Construction
Contact's Email agoolsby@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-8977
Posting Dates
Posted 03/12/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/25/2026
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 05/13/2026
References
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